What happened: On March 10, Ghulam Nabi Memom, the Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) of Karachi, barred cops from receiving free meals from hotels and restaurants in the city. The directive: AIG Memon issued a directive to the DIGs of three zones in Karachi, stating that complaints had been received about officers availing free or discounted food from hotels. “This is beyond the scope of police power and constitutes extortion,” he stated, adding that ‘such acts lead people to hate us.’ What else: In his direction, the AIG stated that all officers and their subordinates should receive a clear message regarding the immediate cessation of such operations, as well as a warning that no such complaint should emerge in future or the offenders would have to face severe consequences. What you need to know about Memon: Memon, who was promoted to AIG Karachi for the second time, has given a number of directions aimed at boosting policing in the city. He recently ordered station head officers (SHOs) to ensure the prompt registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) to address public complaints.